School Social Worker w/Animal Assisted Therapy Experience
Company: Calais School
Location: Whippany
Posted on: April 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Description: The Calais School is a state-approved private
special education school in Northern New Jersey, serving students
in grades K-12 Plus with multiple learning disabilities, anxiety,
mood and behavioral challenges, and autism spectrum disorders. Our
curriculum at all levels meets or exceeds the New Jersey Core
Curriculum Content Standards. Our goal is to be the best at helping
children fulfill their potential. We recognize that every child has
unique strengths, gifts, and abilities, and we are committed to
cultivating those strengths and helping each student exceed their
possibilities. We have an outstanding opportunity for a School
Social Worker with experience in Animal-Assisted Therapy to support
students' social, emotional, and behavioral growth within a
collaborative, student-centered environment. This position can be
full or part time. Requirements: Responsibilities: * Assess the
social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students. * Determine
and implement appropriate therapeutic strategies to promote
positive behavioral and social interactions. * Provide individual
and group therapeutic counseling to students. * Utilize
Animal-Assisted Therapy interventions as part of a comprehensive
therapeutic approach. * Serve as a liaison between families and the
school to promote collaboration in educational and/or career
planning. * Collaborate with school staff and related service
providers to implement strategies that support student learning and
transition. * Provide consultation to staff regarding behavioral,
emotional, and environmental factors impacting student
participation. * Conduct staff development related to
social-emotional and environmental influences on learning and
transition. * Maintain required clinical documentation and complete
reports in compliance with regulations. Requirements: * 3-5 years
of experience working with students with special needs. * Valid New
Jersey School Social Worker Certification . * LCSW or LPC required.
* Demonstrated experience with Animal-Assisted Therapy . * Strong
problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills. * Ability
to work effectively as part of a collaborative, team-oriented
environment. PM21 PI8c6345bea807-29400-39651673
Keywords: Calais School, Yonkers , School Social Worker w/Animal Assisted Therapy Experience, Education / Teaching , Whippany, New York
